Fences to Mend?

[Ruhskins]

Once again, please someone tell me where Haynesworth has said something?

All he has said is that he'd prefer to play DE in the 3-4, but he will play whatever they have him play on defense (which I find it odd that people here who always quote the "square peg in round hole" cliche would disagree).

Haynesworth was here for the first day of "voluntary" workouts, and just as with some other players, he decided not to participate and told the team that he would workout on his own ahead of time. Shanahan, being no pushover of course said that he was disappointed, but he also said that he respected AH's decision.

I still don't see any drama here, and honestly people are just blowing things out of proportion. I recall the situation when Springs wasn't showing up for OTAs and Gibbs telling the press that he couldn't even get in touch with him and teammates like Phillip Daniel calling Springs out. Granted, that Springs wasn't given 41 mil guaranteed, but still people act like Haynesworth ran out of Redskins Park yelling and screaming.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Once again, please someone tell me where Haynesworth has said something?

All he has said is that he'd prefer to play DE in the 3-4, but he will play whatever they have him play on defense (which I find it odd that people here who always quote the "square peg in round hole" cliche would disagree).

Haynesworth was here for the first day of "voluntary" workouts, and just as with some other players, he decided not to participate and told the team that he would workout on his own ahead of time. Shanahan, being no pushover of course said that he was disappointed, but he also said that he respected AH's decision.

I still don't see any drama here, and honestly people are just blowing things out of proportion. I recall the situation when Springs wasn't showing up for OTAs and Gibbs telling the press that he couldn't even get in touch with him and teammates like Phillip Daniel calling Springs out. Granted, that Springs wasn't given 41 mil guaranteed, but still people act like Haynesworth ran out of Redskins Park yelling and screaming.

I think the team should be careful how they state themselves in reference to Haynesworth choosing not to participate in the team off-season conditioning program at the park. To think he could face some form of retalliation by way of threatning to trade him for not doing so could draw the ire of the players union. Those workout's are strictly voluntary, and to indirectly threaten a player for not attending is contrary to rule governing those activities.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Once again, please someone tell me where Haynesworth has said something?

All he has said is that he'd prefer to play DE in the 3-4, but he will play whatever they have him play on defense (which I find it odd that people here who always quote the "square peg in round hole" cliche would disagree).

Haynesworth was here for the first day of "voluntary" workouts, and just as with some other players, he decided not to participate and told the team that he would workout on his own ahead of time. Shanahan, being no pushover of course said that he was disappointed, but he also said that he respected AH's decision.

I still don't see any drama here, and honestly people are just blowing things out of proportion. I recall the situation when Springs wasn't showing up for OTAs and Gibbs telling the press that he couldn't even get in touch with him and teammates like Phillip Daniel calling Springs out. Granted, that Springs wasn't given 41 mil guaranteed, but still people act like Haynesworth ran out of Redskins Park yelling and screaming.

Let's just see where Al is when training camp starts. Last year is over with. But I don't want to see him crying about where they're going to play him when the season starts. You're getting 40 mil so do what the coaches tell you to do and be in tip top shape.

[Mechanix544]

Originally Posted by tdSKINS1

As you all know Albert Haynesworth was discussed in the trade for Donovan McNabb and the Eagles wanted nothing to do with it. Also according to ESPN Insider Laron Landry was also discussed in trade talks. How do you guys feel the Redskins are going to approach this since everyone knows Haynesworth is not scared of speaking his mind. Same for Laron?

Personally, I do not think Shannahan or Haslett have any loyalty to Haynesworth, and basically picture him as an overpaid slacker who is standoffish with authority.

I think Shanahan gives two shits what Haynesworth thinks. Like it or not, he is a pawn in Shanahans plans to get to where he wants to be, in the SuperBowl. If he doesn't like it, then he can go complain about it to his offseason personal trainer who is so good, even after his regimine, you still have to take breathers after two plays.

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by Mechanix544

Personally, I do not think Shannahan or Haslett have any loyalty to Haynesworth, and basically picture him as an overpaid slacker who is standoffish with authority.

I think Shanahan gives two shits what Haynesworth thinks. Like it or not, he is a pawn in Shanahans plans to get to where he wants to be, in the SuperBowl. If he doesn't like it, then he can go complain about it to his offseason personal trainer who is so good, even after his regimine, you still have to take breathers after two plays.

That's what I'm talking about. Man Eff Haynesworth. He's on his back huffing and puffing like a cheap tart on every other play. Personal trainer, more like personal chef. Landry has been tarnished in my eyes since getting beasted on MNF. Those big guns didn't seem to help him much then, ha! Trade Landry for a grilled cheese, Haynesworth for a glazed ham, and CP for a pack of Kools.

[murphy196]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

That's what I'm talking about. Man Eff Haynesworth. He's on his back huffing and puffing like a cheap tart on every other play. Personal trainer, more like personal chef. Landry has been tarnished in my eyes since getting beasted on MNF. Those big guns didn't seem to help him much then, ha! Trade Landry for a grilled cheese, Haynesworth for a glazed ham, and CP for a pack of Kools.

I laughed out loud when I read the last part of this post, good stuff. I agree with you, Haynesworth has basically stolen $$ from us and for him not to participate in our training program is a slap in Shanny's face. I love this guys hard nose approach that no one is untouchable. If we could get some picks out of Portis, JC and Landry, I say pull the trigger. It would be even better if we could drop AH's fat ass, but that is unlikely.

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

That's what I'm talking about. Man Eff Haynesworth. He's on his back huffing and puffing like a cheap tart on every other play. Personal trainer, more like personal chef. Landry has been tarnished in my eyes since getting beasted on MNF. Those big guns didn't seem to help him much then, ha! Trade Landry for a grilled cheese, Haynesworth for a glazed ham, and CP for a pack of Kools.

I realy like the part were he calls him a cheap tart.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by Mechanix544

Personally, I do not think Shannahan or Haslett have any loyalty to Haynesworth, and basically picture him as an overpaid slacker who is standoffish with authority.

I think Shanahan gives two shits what Haynesworth thinks. Like it or not, he is a pawn in Shanahans plans to get to where he wants to be, in the SuperBowl. If he doesn't like it, then he can go complain about it to his offseason personal trainer who is so good, even after his regimine, you still have to take breathers after two plays.

Love it when someone just tells it like it is. Haynesworth won't earn a quarter of what he is being paid here and isn't a 3-4 guy so he is trade bait for sure. Right now I would trade him and throw in Landry and Campbell in just to get rid of them. Of course I would want a few mid round picks for them.

[SmootSmack]

Let them say what they want. Allen and Shanahan were not brought in to play nice, but to do whatever it takes to make this a winning franchise again. They don't owe anyone on the roster anything.

[MTK]

That's life in the NFL. I don't see it as a huge deal that both sides can't move on from.

[SirClintonPortis]

They should trade Al out of the division if they want to get rid of him. Even a lazy Al was OWNING Dockery in TC last preseason and I doubt Rabach pinching in on the double team would provide much help.

[Ruhskins]

I think the media (i.e. ESPN980) is making a bigger deal than AH or Landry are. Honestly, it is a non-story in my opinion.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I think the media (i.e. ESPN980) is making a bigger deal than AH or Landry are. Honestly, it is a non-story in my opinion.

Off-topic but is the avatar mutiny over???

[BigHairedAristocrat]

if we could trade AH for a top 40 pick or an under-28 starting-caliber lineman, i would be a very happy camper.

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

if we could trade AH for a top 40 pick or an under-28 starting-caliber lineman, i would be a very happy camper.

Deal